Bargaining with God

Comments/suggestions welcome.

I love this. great B&W great sky 6/6

This made me think of your recent Claustrophobia. This one seems to have distilled it into a simpler equation. Easier geometry. I like the suggestion of space beyond the fence yet we seem blocked from acually being allowed to experience it. Even the sky gives me a hint of freedom, but its foreboding seems to fence me in, too. With it all, we have a "Yes." That's a relief! Shut out but at least with a glimmer. It feels like you've used space effectively without showing much of it. Very well done.

I really can't stand anymore anonymous 3/4 rating.I would only cut out the grass above,just below the sky, to make it more simple.Really sharp and excellently toned.

Cool perspective. For me it has a similar feel as your birdhouse image. I guess the rolling clouds and nice bw tone reminds me of The Wizard of Oz.I like how the fence blocks us from clearly seeing what lies beyond.

And what was at stake in the bargain if I may ask? Beautiful tones and amazing details. The background is just mesmerizing with those turbulent clouds.

Shaun: I appreciate your comment.

 

 

Fred: This pic is drawn from the same emotional well as Claustrophia. Good memory! There is such a struggle so see beyond immediate psychological and circumstantial barricades.

 

 

PhoS: I'm slowly getting immune to "3's" and "4's." I got a 3/3 seconds after posting. It just makes me laugh. I thought about eliminating the grass, but it was there and seemed to offer a glimpse above the fence-line, so I left it in.

 

Joseph: This is taken on the same road as the birdhouse photo, but months apart. It's funny that you made the connection. Perhaps the feel and tones are similar. Once you get beyond the fence, you suddenly enter a technicolor world...

 

 

Adan: Life and meaning are at stake. There's always a struggle between the baser and better parts of oneself.

 

 

By the way, God argues back.

A journey in a different world indeed, and the eternal struggle for life, for freedom, for happiness... Great idea, super!

A very creative caption...excellent rendition in B&W...

the special low light and overall tone, the wood tone and texture, the fury sky and the written yes all juxtapose so well to support the message of the title...or the title supports the image...one way or the other a very interesting image...

A strong barrier of what is beyond, Jeff, can be a beautiful space, or nature and can be dark and uncertain, as the sky with very unusual ,no form clouds ! a metaphor that takes me to the future.... yes, is a positive word, so maybe the bargain for the future is positive as well? well it is unknown as the barrier...

 

Nice texture Jeff, and thought evoking!

My interpretation of this excellent shot is this:

 

An individual is at his/her wits end in some circumstance, with the wagons literally circling (i.e The ominous clouds and tall, disorienting grass represent the dire circumstance).

 

The individual in question then cries out to God for divine intervention, at which point God answers in the affirmative i.e. "Yes, I will cover & protect you in your time of need. Seek shelter behind me" (The fence is God's covering).

 

As far as photographic critique, I like the tall grass in the composition. It amps up and adds to the sense of the individuals need, IMHO. The sharp contrast tones in the wood grain complement the soft yet stark tones in the clouds extremely well.

 

A well put together composition.

 

Regards,

 

-Ade

Very enjoyable image. The sky is wonderful. I tried to imagine it without the grass above the fence line, and came to the conclusion that it did not make any difference either way. It would be equally good no matter which option you chose.

yes - to the tumultous skies

 

yes - to the black

 

yes - to the white

 

yes - to the grey

 

yes - to the turbulence of life

 

yes, yes, yes

 

i think you and God have come to an agreeable arangement

Yes! Welcome back. I love this photo. However, I have a bone to pick with you. Here's the deal, you are not allowed to make us fall in love with your kids, and then go so long without showing us recent photographs. Fair?? Peace, Jeanne

Wonderful!

 

This is another very interesting and well composed piece from you. I love the wood grain in the fence. I have spent years photographing, drawing and painting wood grain similar this. I love it. There is something so natural, organic and rhythmic in the lines, like ripples or waves, that I find attractive. I agree with PhoS Sant about the grass along the top of the fence. It weakens the strong, clean, straight line. On the left side of the post there is only a little bit of grass, and some open space. My eyes are drawn there first, then over to the grass on the right, and it looks out of place and is sort of confusing. My eyes went back and forth a few times, trying to figure out what was going on, instead of just flowing naturally into the image. I also think it detracts from those beautiful clouds. Other than this I think this is a knockout! I like the positive affirmation too.

 

 

 

Jeff this is a wonderful alignment of elements utilizing foreground and back to compose an almost surreal quality. The tonality and texture deliver what we all love in a good B&W.

Very strong b&w composition.

Details, textures, and a great tone. YES Jeff, a great tone. ;-)

Marvelous bw, great composition. db

Really strong this superb B&W composition with many wonderful details and a great clouds formation. Tones and contrasts are very intensive. Regards, Maury

Hi Jeff! very powerful photo, wonderfully done. Unlocks mood and emotion, great composition. Kind Regards Andrea

Great black and white image, however, I think the title just makes it even more provocative. Keep up the great work and on the side, your daughter is adorable!

Katherine

Definitely YES Jeff....composition...drama....detail....message in a "bottle"...

 

regards